Surplus to requirements...

[HPmuirt]

Sounds like you are taking it well matey and that is definately the best way. I was made redundant last year when my company was bought and closed down and was surprised at how little it stressed me as I remained positive and confident that I was employable.

t helped that I was part of the contract team so I could see it coming, but I saw ith through for the redundancy package....including laptop, monitor yadayadayada.

It took over 3 months to find a good position, but that was because no one was interviewing over the summer.....so I took August off from job hunting and watched the Olympics....in their entirety

Cheers n

Si

P.S. Know the law, play the game, get the most

[Rusty]

P.S. Know the law, play the game, get the most

Good call mr. Muirt

[jogi730]

Well Andy,
Lets hope it proves to be a blessing in disguise in the long run?
Great to hear you are finally on the mend though and hopefully the extra relaxation will help you get back to 100% asap.
Take care
Chris

[Flat on my back]

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Didn't see you getting on this boat...must be a big boat...maybe my second class ticket didn't get me onto the sight seeing decks...

Off to see a solicitor in 15 minutes, see what he says on my front...

Rapidly going off 'work' as a full time occupation...

[MattS2]

Good to hear you are getting better Andy.
Sorry about the job though.

[MidnightBlueS2]

Keep up the spirit Andy, get your health back and come back to the market with a vengeance !

[S2central.net]

Andy - I've been there once... Its not great, but a good attitude is required to get you through it - especially in this climate. Chin up and you'll be alright.

Get the best severance package you can - but don't haggle for too long or you might end up with nothing. I know some people that happened too recently - they had a chance to take voluntary package, turned it down - waiting/expecting a better offer... then the receivers got called in and everyone left got a crap redundancy deal as a result of their number crunching / paying debtors etc etc.

[Acidburn]

Sorry to hear about this andy, i'm waiting till may to go back and find out if I still have a job, just starting month 3 off with pay atm.

[re2500]

Sorry to hear that bud. No doubt your illness recently didnt help your cause! Like all have said youve defo got the right attitude. Luckily i got through round one, but im not looking for ward to going in tomorrow. Its going to be really weird with so many people gone. Roll on round two :s
Take it easy bud, no doubt will still see you from time to time at audi related events!

[shark_90]

Get the best severance package you can - but don't haggle for too long or you might end up with nothing. I know some people that happened too recently - they had a chance to take voluntary package, turned it down - waiting/expecting a better offer... then the receivers got called in and everyone left got a crap redundancy deal as a result of their number crunching / paying debtors etc etc.

That's good advice.. my late Uncle's company just went down owing me about £4k, and the receiver has sold all of the contracts for pretty much the same figure. As I imagine I'm not the first person on the list, it looks like I'm going to get close to f3ck all.

I would have rather bought the business back for £4k and re-employed everyone than lose the business to a competitor that we all hate and for such a low figure.. grr.

Anyway, off on a tangent. Get the best package that you can, and remember to get them to pay you for your notice period/give you gardening leave for that period.